Native American Festival starts soon

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Take a trip through history this weekend at Chehaw Park in Albany. People who visit Chehaw's wild animal park this weekend will get a glimpse of the past during the Native American Cultural festival.

Chehaw was named after a Creek Indian settlement here. As the park was developed, arrowheads, tomahawks, clay pipes and spearheads that were used by the Indians were found there.

Hundreds of people from all over the country, including Native Americans of different tribes converge on Albany for the event which starts Friday and runs through Sunday.

"It's a great way to learn about history and you're going to have a lot of fun. It's going to be entertaining. You can learn the culture of the Native American's, not just here in the Southeast, but all across the country," said Ben Kirkland, Chehaw Natural Resource Manager.

In addition to the Native American Festival, you can also watch alligator feedings at 2:00 on both Saturday and Sunday, and BMX qualifications are taking place.